Thursday, May 31, 2012

GIS Technician - MO Dept of Conservation

Position Title: GIS Technician
Location: Conservation Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO
Organization: Missouri Department of Conservation
Salary Range: $31,776 - $55,980. Starting at $31,776 - $38,604 depending upon qualification
Closing Date: 6/11/2012
Description: Provides infrastructure asset data stewardship. Responsible for stewardship of infrastructure asset spatial and tabular databases to ensure adherence to Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS) and infrastructure asset management system governance requirements. Responsible for migration of Division's existing and future CAD data to the EGIS. Coordinates digitization and ground-truthing of non-digital geospatial data for inclusion in the EGIS and asset management system. Documents Division processes and workflows for maintaining high quality spatial and tabular infrastructure databases that meet the governance requirements of the EGIS and infrastructure asset management (IAM). Provides statewide analysis support for IAM. Works with Division staff to analyze and monitor trends in maintenance activity. Assesses IAM activities and planning procedures, and looks for opportunities to improve effectiveness through improved procedures and practices. Applies current and developing GIS strategies and techniques to infrastructure asset spatial and tabular databases to improve efficiency and accessibility of data. Coordinates the use of mobile data recorders, hand-held computers, GIS, and GPS units for IAM activities and coordinates relevant technical training for Division staff. Works with Division staff to assess business processes by providing analytical support of IAM data and workflows leading to improved program delivery. Works closely with IT staff to implement mobile GIS solutions that assist with geospatial field data collection. Provides IAM system administration: works closely with IT staff to implement and maintain software with service packs, patches, drivers, etc. Manages IAM software network licenses. Configures and customizes IAM software user interface and tools. Manages peripheral software integration and optimizes operating system and network configuration. Coordinates user support and relevant training. Provides ad hoc GIS mapping and analysis services for Division. Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree and course work in GIS, Geography, CAD Technology or closely related field and one year of related professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have knowledge of GIS software and strong familiarity with relational database design as it applies to GIS software. Knowledge of general mapping principles, demographics analysis, spatial analysis, remote sensing and cartography. Experience in installing, configuring and maintaining GIS systems. Experience in data modeling.

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